Dump truck driver killed in crash on Florida's Turnpike

FHP: Truck blew tire, driver lost control

MIAMI - The driver of a dump truck was killed when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a guardrail on Florida's Turnpike near Northwest 106th Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened about 2:30 p.m. Monday when the dump truck blew a tire.

The driver wasn't immediately identified.

The northbound lanes of the Turnpike were closed as FHP investigated.

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